Thursday, December 12, 2013

tranquility du jour #301: philanthropy

Welcome to the 301st edition of Tranquility du Jour. Today's show features Lauren Brownstein on Philanthropy.

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Featured Tranquilista: Lauren Brownstein has been working in philanthropy for more than 20 years as a fundraiser, educator, program manager, and administrator. She helps non-profit organizations, philanthropists, and grant makers achieve their goals through PITCH, LLC, her fundraising and philanthropy consulting practice.

She has raised millions of dollars for museums, workforce development programs, student support organizations, community centers, and more. She also has led numerous workshops to help individual donors define their philanthropic goals and create charitable giving plans that reflect their values, passions, and priorities.

As a reflection to her commitment to philanthropy, she manages the grant making process for the Tranquil Space Foundation, serves on the board of a youth leadership nonprofit, and volunteers each week with cancer patients. She also is a devoted Tranquil Space yogini. Lauren believes that everyone who gives is a philanthropist.